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Hayesville’s Festival on the Square

July 10 - July 12
45th Annual Festival on the Square
July 10, 11 & 12, 2026

Hosted by the Clay County Historical & Arts Council

Each summer, on the second weekend in July, the Clay County Historical & Arts Council proudly hosts the Festival on the Square. The celebration begins Friday evening with our traditional Street Dance, followed by two full days of art, music, food, and community on Saturday and Sunday.
This long‑standing Hayesville tradition brings together over 80 artists—local and from across the region—showcasing and selling their original, handmade creations.
The Festival surrounds the historic Beal Center Courthouse Square, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a beautiful setting for a weekend of arts and entertainment.
2026 Festival Schedule

Friday, July 10
• Street Dance — 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 11
• Art Festival — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Sunday, July 12
• Art Festival — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Thanks to our talented vendors, enthusiastic crowds, dedicated volunteers and staff, generous sponsors, and fantastic entertainment, we continue to bring engaging, educational, and unique arts programming to our community each year.
A Look Back: Festival on the Square 2025
This past year, we exceeded previous records in food sales, T‑shirt sales, sponsor donations, and attendance at our Friday Night Street Dance!
The Clay County Historical & Arts Council extends a heartfelt and sincere THANK YOU to all our vendors, sponsors, board members, volunteers, and community supporters.
Your contributions made the 2025 Festival on the Square a tremendous success—we couldn’t have done it without you!

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